Robert J. Rodriguez
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Robert J. Rodriguez is a Democratic
member of the New York State Assembly
, representing the 68th Assembly District based in East Harlem.
Rodriguez was born and raised East Harlem. He attended P.S. 112, River East Elementary School, Isaac Newton Middle School, and Cardinal Hayes High School
. Rodriguez has a B.A.
degree in history and political science from Yale University
and an M.A.
degree in finance from New York University
.
As the son of a former City Councilman, Rodriguez has worked in Manhattan Community Board 11
as its chairman. After years of losing many elections for various political positions, Rodriguez finally won the New York State Assembly
68th District chair in November 2010 after Adam Clayton Powell IV
decided to run for Congress against Charles Rangel.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
, representing the 68th Assembly District based in East Harlem.
Rodriguez was born and raised East Harlem. He attended P.S. 112, River East Elementary School, Isaac Newton Middle School, and Cardinal Hayes High School
Cardinal Hayes High School
Cardinal Hayes High School is a Catholic high school for boys in the Bronx, New York City. The school serves the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. It is a member of the CHSAA.- History :...
. Rodriguez has a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in history and political science from Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
and an M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
degree in finance from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
.
As the son of a former City Councilman, Rodriguez has worked in Manhattan Community Board 11
Manhattan Community Board 11
The Manhattan Community Board 11 is a local government unit of the New York City borough of Manhattan, one of 12 Community Boards in the borough, encompassing the neighborhood of East Harlem, El Barrio/Spanish Harlem, Wards Island and Randall's Island...
as its chairman. After years of losing many elections for various political positions, Rodriguez finally won the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
68th District chair in November 2010 after Adam Clayton Powell IV
Adam Clayton Powell IV (politician)
Adam Clayton Powell IV , was a member of the New York State Assembly. From 1992-1997 he served as New York City Council Member representing East Harlem and parts of the Upper West Side and the South Bronx. Since 2000, Powell has represented the 68th Assembly District, which includes parts of Harlem...
decided to run for Congress against Charles Rangel.